How to design and build furniture
  • 1. What is the first step in designing a piece of furniture?
A) Sketching a design
B) Building a prototype
C) Determining the furniture's function and user needs
D) Choosing the wood type
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common wood joint?
A) Lap joint
B) Dovetail joint
C) Brick joint
D) Mortise and tenon joint
  • 3. What is 'kerf'?
A) A tool for measuring angles
B) A type of wood finish
C) A design style
D) The width of the cut made by a saw blade
  • 4. Which tool is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Miter saw
B) Table saw
C) Bandsaw
D) Circular saw
  • 5. What is the purpose of wood filler?
A) To protect the wood from moisture
B) To add color to the wood
C) To fill imperfections in the wood surface
D) To strengthen the wood
  • 6. What is the main purpose of applying a finish to furniture?
A) To change the wood type
B) To make the furniture heavier
C) To make the furniture easier to assemble
D) To protect the wood and enhance its appearance
  • 7. Which of these is a softwood?
A) Maple
B) Walnut
C) Pine
D) Oak
  • 8. What is 'grain direction' in wood?
A) The hardness of the wood
B) The alignment of wood fibers
C) The age of the tree
D) The color of the wood
  • 9. What is a jig?
A) A tool that guides another tool for accuracy and repeatability
B) A type of wood finish
C) A specific type of wood
D) A small decorative piece
  • 10. What is the purpose of a wood conditioner?
A) To strengthen the wood fibers
B) To prepare the wood for staining by ensuring even absorption
C) To make the wood waterproof
D) To add a glossy shine to the wood
  • 11. Which type of saw is typically used for making accurate crosscuts?
A) Rip saw
B) Miter saw
C) Bandsaw
D) Table saw
  • 12. What is 'rabbet'?
A) A recess cut along the edge of a piece of wood
B) A type of screw
C) A woodworking clamp
D) A type of wood glue
  • 13. What is the best way to prevent wood from splitting when screwing near the edge?
A) Predrill a pilot hole
B) Use a hammer instead of a screwdriver
C) Use a larger screw
D) Overtighten the screw
  • 14. What is the purpose of sanding wood?
A) To make the wood stronger
B) To smooth the surface and prepare it for finishing
C) To remove knots
D) To change the color of the wood
  • 15. Which of these is a hardwood?
A) Cherry
B) Fir
C) Spruce
D) Cedar
  • 16. What is the purpose of a 'story stick'?
A) To mark cut lines
B) To apply glue
C) To stir wood stain
D) To transfer measurements accurately and avoid errors
  • 17. Which clamp is best for holding large, irregular shapes?
A) C-clamp
B) Spring clamp
C) Hand screw clamp
D) Bar clamp
  • 18. What is 'wood movement'?
A) The natural growth of trees
B) The process of applying finish
C) The expansion and contraction of wood due to changes in humidity
D) The process of drying wood
  • 19. What is 'shellac'?
A) A woodworking tool
B) A type of wood
C) A wood finish made from insect resin
D) A type of wood glue
  • 20. What is the purpose of applying multiple coats of finish?
A) To provide better protection and a smoother surface
B) To use less finish
C) To make the finish dry faster
D) To change the color of the finish
  • 21. Which type of drawing is best for showing the overall dimensions and appearance of a finished piece?
A) Assembly drawing
B) Orthographic projection
C) Exploded view
D) Sketch
  • 22. What is a 'chamfer'?
A) A beveled edge that removes a sharp corner
B) A woodworking tool
C) A type of wood joint
D) A type of wood grain
  • 23. What is the primary benefit of using engineered wood like plywood or MDF?
A) Lower cost than solid wood
B) Easier to cut and shape
C) More attractive grain patterns
D) Increased stability and resistance to warping
  • 24. When should you use a respirator mask in woodworking?
A) Only when working with hardwoods
B) Only when using power tools
C) Never, as it restricts breathing
D) When sanding, sawing, or applying finishes that produce dust or fumes
  • 25. What is 'woodworking layout'?
A) The process of accurately marking cut lines and joinery locations
B) Applying wood finish
C) Arranging wood pieces for aesthetic appeal
D) Selecting the best type of wood for a project
  • 26. What is 'cupping' in lumber?
A) A knot in the wood
B) A type of wood finish
C) A woodworking technique
D) A warp across the width of a board, making it concave
  • 27. What is the difference between a rip cut and a crosscut?
A) Rip cut is used for thin pieces, crosscut for thick pieces.
B) Rip cut goes with the grain, crosscut goes across the grain.
C) Rip cut is done with a hand saw, crosscut with a power saw.
D) Rip cut is used for hardwoods, crosscut for softwoods.
  • 28. What is a 'template' used for in woodworking?
A) To create identical copies of a shape or design
B) To sharpen woodworking tools
C) To measure the moisture content of wood
D) To apply wood glue evenly
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of woodworking accidents?
A) Working when tired
B) Lack of focus
C) Not using safety equipment
D) Using sharp tools
  • 30. What is a 'mortise gauge' used for?
A) Measuring the moisture content of wood
B) Measuring angles
C) Measuring the depth of a hole
D) Marking parallel lines for mortise and tenon joints
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